Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers faced a setback in their series opener against the New York Mets on Monday, falling by a narrow one-run margin. While the Mets capitalized on this victory to gain an early edge in the series, the Dodgers are not only focused on bouncing back but are also concerned about the status of two critical players in the lineup.

In the post-game press conference, Dodgers head coach Dave Roberts provided updates on the team’s lineup ahead of their second game against the Mets. A significant focus of discussion was Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki, who has been sidelined for nearly a month.

Roberts expressed cautious optimism about Sasaki’s recovery, stating that while progress is being made, there are still protocols to be followed before his return to the field

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